Research Fellow Maggie Lieu, Post doc Swagat Mishra with Post graduate Sergio Sevillano at a white board, discussing the expansion of the Universe, and the evidence for the Big Bang i.e. the Cosmic Microwave Background (the inflatable ball) in Cripps North Building

Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics MSci

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

About Physics at the University of Nottingham

We have a proud history of learning and innovation. Research undertaken within the School of Physics and Astronomy, by Professor Sir Peter Mansfield, was recognised with a 2003 Nobel Prize for the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging body scanners. This technology has already helped more than half a billion people worldwide. More recently, our use of quantum technologies to understand how the brain works is changing the way that neurological conditions are detected and treated.

Our research activities cover cutting-edge topics ranging from probing quantum mechanics at ultralow temperatures to understanding the largest structures in the Universe. 

 

Indicative modules

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Year 1

From Newton to Einstein

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Year 1

Computing For Physical Science

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Year 1

Introductory Experimental Physics

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Year 1

Quantitative Physics

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Year 1

Frontiers in Physics

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Year 1

Basic Mathematical Methods for Physics

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Year 2

Principles of Dynamics

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Year 2

The Quantum World

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Year 2

Wave Phenomena

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Year 2

Thermal and Statistical Physics

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Year 2

Classical Fields

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Year 2

Theory Toolbox

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Year 2

The Structure of Stars

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Year 2

The Structure of Galaxies

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Year 3

Introduction to Solid State Physics

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Year 3

Atoms, Photons and Fundamental Particles

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Year 3

Introduction to Cosmology

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Year 3

Extreme Astrophysics

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Year 3

Quantum Dynamics

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Year 3

Physics Project

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Year 3

Scientific Computing

Optional

Year 3

Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics

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Year 3

Symmetry and Action Principles in Physics

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Year 3

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Optional

Year 3

Atmospheric and Planetary Physics

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Year 4

Physics Research Project

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Year 4

Gravity

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Year 4

Research Techniques in Astronomy

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Year 4

Modern Cosmology

Optional

Year 4

Imaging and Data Processing

Optional

Year 4

Order, Disorder and Fluctuations

Optional

Year 4

Quantum Transport

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Monday 13 January 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student Cole Pearce studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

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